Obi joins Van Gaal at Man Utd

Nigeria-born youngster Ogo Obi is to begin trials with English Premier League side Manchester United this week. The 16-year-old, was formerly plying his trade with league championship side, Watford.

Obi scored 10 goals in five games at last year’s Milk Cup and is widely regarded as one of the brightest talents in England.

His exploits have not gone unnoticed, with the forward now due to spend a period with United.

Watford have offered the youngster a new contract, but have allowed him to join the former English champions on trial.

Before Man Utd offered the young lad this new opportunity, Arsenal and Liverpool noticed his exploits and had been planning to have him for keeps. Obi, who has been tipped to go places considering his exploits on the pitch, will train at United’s Carrington complex this week after the side that will now be led by Van Gaal (following the departure of David Moyes) secured permission from the Hertfordshire club.

Aside from Obi other young stars who have Van Gaal’s eye are the duo of Joao Filipe and Joao Virginia from Benfica.